Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

Discover the Medieval Kingdom of Northumbria: explore the ruined castles, quaint villages, and wild coastline of North-East England on this day trip from Edinburgh.

Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

On the morning of your activity, after meeting in Edinburgh city centre, you'll board a luxury coach and head south into northeast England, taking the scenic coastal route for views of the rugged landscape.

Your first stop will be Holy Island, with a history dating back to the 6th century. Connected to Lindisfarne by a tidal causeway, it has been a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. You can explore the ruins of the Priory, the ancient Castle, and sample the famous mead brewed by monks.

Next, you'll head to Alnwick, a lively market town and home to the 11th-century Alnwick Castle. Here, you can stroll around the town center or explore the castle complex and its gardens, including the Grand Cascade, a filming location for Harry Potter.

Later, you will cross the River Tweed into the historic town of Coldstream, lying on the English-Scottish border. If time permits, there will be a stop at Flodden Field, the site of the 1513 battle that resulted in the death of James IV, King of Scots.

At the end of the day, you'll return to Edinburgh, arriving around 6:15 pm.

Entrance to Castles

This tour does not include entrance fees to the castles and gardens, allowing you to tailor your itinerary with optional extras. Upon arrival, you can choose to pay for visits to:

Lindisfarne Priory: 6.30GBP adults, 5.70GBP concessions, 3.80GBP childrenLindisfarne Castle: 7.30GBP adults, 3.60GBP childrenAlnwick Castle: 12GBP adults, 6GBP childrenAlnwick Gardens: 9.80GBP adults, 4GBP childrenAlnwick Castle & Gardens: 21GBP adults, 9GBP children

Please note that some attractions do not accept credit cards, so bring enough cash for the attractions you wish to visit.

Important Information

The itinerary is subject to modification based on the tidal timetable at Lindisfarne. On the 24th June and the 10th July, it will not be possible to visit Lindisfarne due to the tides, and Bamburgh Castle will be visited instead.